November 20, 2008: Class on Classical Music of Persia American University Department of Music

October 8, 2008: Understanding Multi-Cultural Identity through Artistic Expression, Department of Performing Arts Music Program American University Katzen Arts Center

The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. September 4, 2008: Solo Santur

Pecha-Kucha at the Artomatic, Washington D.C. June 12, 2008

Zohra Benhamida Art Exhibit, Rockville, MD June 1, 2008: Introducing the Album Roya

The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. May 21, June 4, June 5, 2008: Solo Santur

The Freer Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. April 30 , 2008: Solo Santur

University of Mary Washington Department of Classics and The Department of Music, April 9 , 2008, Fredericksburg, VA "Music and Spirituality" featuring The Roya Ensemble

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Click here for the WebCast April 2 , 2008: 'Classical Music of Persia - The Precious Heritage of Iranians'

Museum of Flamenco Dance, Seville, Spain March 12 , 2008 sponsored by Council on International Educational Exchange 'Persian Legacy In Music & Literature of Andalucia'

Rumi Forum , Washington, D.C. February 5, 2008: "Music & Spirituality"

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV October 22, 2007 'Classical Music of Persia - The Precious Heritage of Iranians'

George Washington University, Washington, D.C. October 17, 2007 "Classical Music of Persia"

University, Stephens Hall, Baltimore, MD October 7, 2007: Introducing The Album Roya in collaboration with Nassim Assefi

Olsson's Bookstore, Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. October 5, 2007: Introducing The Album Roya in collaboration with Nassim Assefi's Book release

George Washington Univesity, Washington, D.C.
September 26th, 2007?: "Traces of Persian Melodies in Andalusia"

University of Maryland, College Park, MD Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
August 27th, 2007 : "A Musical Pilgrimage to Iran" featuring The Roya Ensemble

29 April 2007, Lecture-Recital on “Understanding Multi-Cultural Identity through Artistic Expression.” Third International Conference on the Iranian diaspora, presented by Iranian Alliances Across Borders, New York University, New York, NY.

7 April 2007, Solo santur and vocal Recital in collaboration with Dr. Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak presenting ‘Spring and Nature in Persian Poetry.’ International Society for Iranian Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

19 January 2007, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia.” Sponsored by Department of Classics, Philosophy & Religion and the Fredericksburg Council of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, University of Mary Washington, Great hall, Fredericksburg, VA.

19 January 2007, Lecture-Recital on “Music and Spirituality”, sponsored by Department of Classics, Philosophy & Religion and The Leidecker Center for Asian Studies, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

6 December 2006, Persian, Flamenco and Persian-Flamenco concert, Santur with Guitar and Cajon (Ramin Rad), sponsored by Department of Music, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD

8 November 2006, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia.” Sponsored by the Music Department, Shepherd University, WV.

3 September 2006, Solo santur and vocal Recital, International Conference of the Women Learning Partnership, Bethesda, MD

7 April 2006, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia.” Sponsored by Carroll Community College, Department of Music, Westminster, MD.

6 April 2006, Santur and vocals, Concert of Persian classical, spiritual and Persian-Flamenco fusion with original compositions, accompanied by Jon Seligman on percussion. Sponsored by The Evelyn Mackenzie Performance Series, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD.

3 February 2006, Santur with flamenco guitar of Richard Marlow, cante of Jesus Montoya and dance of Carmela Greco, Intimo Flamenco show, Alden Theatre, McLean, VA

20 October 2005, Santur with flamenco guitar of Richard Marlow, cante of El Yiyi and dance of Carmela Greco, Intimo Flamenco show, Portland Art Museum, Portland, OR

8 October 2005, Santur with flamenco guitar of Richard Marlow, cante of Jesus Montoya and dance of Carmela Greco, Intimo Flamenco show, Baltimore, MD

22 April 2005, Solo santur and setar improvisations, ‘Toulouse-Lautrec & Montmartre’ Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Viewing, Sponsored by National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.

30 November 2004, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia.” Sponsored by Musical Crossroads series, the Music Department, Shepherd University, WV.

19, 20 November 2004, Santur and Flamenco Dance of Carmela Greco, Intimo show, Washington, DC

10 November 2004, Santur concert accompanied by Jon Seligman on hand drums, ‘Taste of Islam’, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD

27 October 2004, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia”, featured artist at ‘Conversations with Extraordinary Artists.’ Sponsored by Arts Club of Washington, Washington, DC.

6 October 2004, Solo Santur and Setar improvisations, ‘Palace & Mosque: Islamic Art’ Patron’s Viewing. Sponsored by National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.

23 September 2004, Panelist joining Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah on Pre-Concert Panel Discussion regarding fusion of Middle-Eastern music with Latin and Spanish music. Sponsored by Smithsonian Institute’s Freer Gallery, moderated by Michael Wilpers, Performing Arts Programmer.

14 November 2003 Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia.” Sponsored by the Music Department, Shepherd University, WV.

7 November 2002, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia.” Sponsored by the Music Department, Shepherd University, WV.

26 June 2002, Santur and vocals presenting original compositions accompanied by Barry Dove on percussion, Silk Road Gala, Sponsored by Smithsonian Institutes Freer and Sackler Galleries.

2 June 2001, Santur recital, Benefit Concert for Young Pianist Summer program sponsored by Stephen & Golnoush Khaleghi Ackert, Annandale, VA

15 June 2000, World Music Concert, presenting the album “Probe”, co-produced with Said Amintinat, with Barry Dove (marimba and percussion), Humayun Ferzad (vocals), Debu Nayak (tabla). Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, Freer Gallery.

9 April 1999, Santur recital and interview on “Imajinaria” nationally broadcast live TV program, Granada, Spain.

17 October 1998, Santur and vocals presenting original compositions in classical Persian music as well as World fusion with Kaveh Mazhari (daf, tombak), Said Tinat (guitar) and Debu Nayak (tabla), Celebration of Mehregan sponsored by Iranian-American Cultural Association, McLean, VA.

1 July 1998, Benefit concert for Iranian Women’s Studies Foundation. World music fusion of Persian with Western music in a duet of santur and guitar (played by Said Tinat), Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC.

27 September 1997, Benefit concert for “Rights of Passage” conference presented by The Sisterhood Is Global Institute, Santur and vocal recital accompanied by Kaveh Mazhari on daf and zarb, the Iranian hand drums, Kay Spiritual Center, American University, Washington, DC

2 May 1997, Benefit concert for the Palestinian Medical Relief Fund. Santur concert accompanied by Zareen Ardalan on daf, presenting folk and traditional Persian music including original compositions. “From Istanbul to Esfahan – a night of Middle-Eastern music”, Backstage Theatre, Seattle, WA

8 December 1996, Concert presenting traditional Persian music including original compositions. Lead musician playing Santur accompanied by vocalist Reza Peyambari and Afshin Mehrassa on daf & zarb, the Iranian hand drums. Sponsored by University of Washington Ethnic Cultural Center, Seattle, WA

27 February 1994, Lecture-Recital on “Classical Music of Persia”. Sponsored by Iranian-American Cultural Association, Catholic University, Washington, DC

8 August 1992, Santur recital, The Lyceum, Alexandria, VA

5 May 1991, Benefit concert for the Kurdish Relief Fund. Lead musician playing santur for a concert on Kurdish folk music, Hoff Theater, University of Maryland, College Park.

6 May 1990, Santur player in Rouhollah Khaleghi Orchestra (RKO) concert at The Triplex, Performing Arts Center, New York

3 March 1990, Santur player RKO concert at Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, Washington D.C.

8 March 1989, Solo Santur recital at the International Day of Women event, sponsored by the Iranian Women’s Studies Foundation, Lisner Auditorium, Washington, DC.

23 May 1989, Solo Santur recital at the Resident Associate Program at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC in collaboration with the Foundation for Iranian Studies.

25 March 1989, Santur player in RKO concert at TC Williams Theatre, Alexandria, VA

23 September 1989, Santur player RKO concert at The Kathryn Bache Miller Theatre at Columbia University, New York

23 June 1989, Piano Recital at Montgomery College Recital Hall

23 March 1988, Solo Santur recital at the Library of Congress. Sponsored by the Foundation for Iranian Studies. Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

17 May 1987, Santur player in RKO concert at Gaston Hall George Town University, Washington D.C.

21 June 1986, Santur player in RKO concert at Gaston Hall, George Town University, Washington D.C.

8 December 1985, Santur player in RKO concert at Gaston Hall, George Town University, Washington D.C.